Gallery
The Art Gallery serves also as the lobby for our theater. Each year six to eight new exhibitions are scheduled to coincide with theater productions. Team responsibilities include planning and executing all aspects of recruiting artists, mounting exhibitions and hosting artists’ receptions. Chair: Patty Griest, 625-3543, email psgriest@comcast.net
2011-2012 First Presbyterian Art Gallery Schedule
- September 9 - October 9, Gregg Coffey - Mixed Media on paper, and Elizabeth Wamsley - Ceramics: Reception - Friday, September 9, 5:00-7:00pm
- October 14 - November 13, Bernie Miller - Traditional Quilts, and Jim Miller - Photography; Reception - Friday, October 14, 5:00-7:00pm
- November 18 - January 1, Janice Furtner - Paper Cutting Collage, and Woodworking Friends; Reception - Friday, December 2, 5:00-7:00pm
- January 6 - February 12, Jeffery Baumgartner - Oil Paintings; Reception - Friday, January 6, 5:00-7:00pm
- February 17 - April 8, Justin Johnson - Paintings, and Tim McIntyre - Woodturnings and Sculpture; Reception, Friday, March 2, 5:00-7:00pm
- April 13 - May 27, Fort Wayne Photographer's Guild; Reception - Friday, May 4, 5:00-7:00pm
- June 1 - August 30, FAME (Foundation for Art and Music in Education) Exhibition of the art of young children
Trolley Tour 2011
The FPC Gallery was again one of the stops on this annual Fort Wayne Museum of Art event held Thursday, September 22, 5:30-10pm. This year over 800 visitors attended.
Permanent Collection
The Permanent Collection consists of a number of original works of art and artifacts owned by the church. Team responsibilities include inventory, appraisals, conservation and display of the works. We need and welcome volunteers interested in learning the "art" of handling art. Call or e-mail Patty Griest.
